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Michigan State Normal College Financial records

 Collection
Identifier: 02.MSNCF

Scope and Contents

Michigan State Normal College Financial records contain materials dating from the period 1881 - 1945. Examples of the types of financial transactions documented include student tuition payments, staff and faculty salary payments, operational expenses, and book and supply purchases.

At times, separate volumes were maintained for different accounting components, while during some periods all accounting was maintained in one volume. All of the records are contained in bound volumes. Each volume is organized in chronological order by department. Several volumes include indexes.

The Michigan State Normal College Financial records have been divided into seven series, based on function: Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, Receipts and Disbursements, Cash Ledgers, Account Books and Inventory of Property.

Dates

  • Creation: 1881 - 1945

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Extent

9.6 Linear Feet (11 oversized boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Michigan State Normal College Financial records contain fiscal data kept during from 1881 to 1945. All of the records are contained in bound volumes. Each volume is organized in chronological order by department. Several volumes include indexes.

Title
Michigan State Normal College Financial records
Status
Completed
Author
Amy Seipke, Natalie Morath
Date
2012 October 1
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673